Computer Education

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In 2001, the society established a computer education program to provide opportunities to those who are computer illiterate and who are unable to afford the exorbitant fees of such programs. This program was only possible when Dato Sivaparansothi made his initial donation towards the construction of two rooms as a computer laboratory, located within the new building complex. Later he donated a further sum for the set up of the network system.

Since its inception, a subcommittee comprising of professional and technical experts in IT planned, implemented and managed the computer curriculum. As the course gained momentum there was a need to employ a full time teacher and in 2003 the society engaged Sri Shanmugam to run the curriculum thus increasing the classes from 2 days a week to 4 days a week, with 2 to 3 sessions a day. This convenience encouraged more students to enroll themselves in any 2 of these sessions. The computer classes began to be progressively popular which prompted the society to seek the help of Microsoft or any relevant corporate to support the computer school with either financial or technical help.

In 2005, the computer school took a turn when Microsoft International, under its Microsoft Unlimited Potential Training Program responded positively by donating free software, licensing and teaching modules to the school. This recognition gave the computer education program a chance to publicly advertise the course and aggressively market the new program to the community in and around Batu Caves.

The new Microsoft courses consists of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Internet and Email all incorporated into a single module which will take 3 months to complete. The fee is RM 100.00 and is heavily subsidized by the society. Furthermore, poor students will be given free scholarships on a case to case basis.

The society is happy to announce that about 285 students have graduated from the computer school so far but many more have attended the classes without sitting for the exam. Students of all walks of life irrespective of age group and mostly from the poor and needy benefited from this program. Some were able to find employment while others, especially school students could utilize their new found skills for their project work etc.

In the year 2008, the computer school had a total of 73 students graduated in the 3 month Microsoft module conducted at the Ashram.

Most of the students are Form 5 and 6 school leavers waiting for their respective exam results and DLS computer certificates have helped them to further their careers.

There were in all 4 graduation ceremonies:

1st quarter graduation was held in the prayer hall, present were Dato’ Sivaparamsothi and two eminent lawyers. The ceremony coincided with the Saturday Joata Bhajan session. Both Dato’ and H.H. Swamiji gave away the certificates. The 2nd quarter certificate presentation ceremony was held at the lecture hall, with special guest invited by Dato Sivaparamsothi. They were Mr. Rob Cayzer, Head of Marketing and Business Development of Multimedia Development Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (MDeC) together with Mr. RamG, Chairman of Malaysian Indian Technology and Innovation Bureau. Both these organizations have MSC status and are empowering Malaysian Indians in the field of technology and Innovation. They were impressed with the computer school and promise to look into upgrading the computer classes. Mr. Perin and Dato’ Siva will follow up on the matter. The 3rd. quarter ceremony coincided with the Birth Anniversary of H.H. Param Pujya Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj held at the Ashram Hall. Both Dato’ Siva and Sri S. Nesadurai Trustee of DLS presented the Certificates. The 4th quarter graduation was held on 22nd of December 2008 on a low profile graduation ceremony due to year end holiday season. HH Swamiji presented the certificates.